Hopewell Police investigating teen shot in abdomen

HOPEWELL, Va. (WTVR) — An 18-year-old male victim was med-flighted to VCU Medical Center on Saturday night after being shot in the abdomen.

Hopewell Police responded to the 700 block of South 6th Avenue around 7:20 p.m. after hearing a report of shots fired.

Police are searching for suspects in a 1980’s model of a burgundy four door vehicle occupied by four black males. The driver of the vehicle is described as being in his mid-20’s and wearing gold rimmed glasses.

Any one who has any information about this incident may contact the Hopewell/Prince George Crime Solvers at 541-2202. You can also text-a-tip anonymously at “274637 (CRIMES)” on your mobile phone and then text “igotcha” along with your tip.